Disability Support Worker
4 weeks ago
Overview
- Casual Positions available for Disability Support Workers based in Ararat
- Work in a friendly, supportive environment in a values-based organization
- Competitive salary + super + NFP salary packaging benefits
About the role
We have vacancies for Disability Support Workers to provide support in the Community and Direct Care service areas. Disability Services provides high-quality services aimed at supporting individuals to remain independent within the community.
About you
Our Disability Support Workers (DSW) provide quality care and support to people with disabilities to create and live the lifestyle of their choosing while empowering them to have a voice and achieve their goals.
Services which may include:
- Supporting clients to reach their goals through direct and group based activities including community access and engagement
- Providing individual personal care services
- Perform a range of domestic duties including cleaning, shopping and cooking
- Assist to develop, review and update support plans that are achievable and client focused
Skills, Experience & Requirements
- Experience and knowledge in the Disability sector
- Certificate III Individual Support or Certificate IV Disability or similar
- Knowledge of and respect for the rights and choices of clients and their families
- Person-Centred approach to providing care and services
- Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
- Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children’s Check
- Valid vaccinations status for COVID-19 and flu vaccination.
You may be required to work a range of morning, afternoon, weekend and full day shifts
If you are an experienced Disability Support Worker with the skills and experience required, please APPLY NOW – interviews will commence immediately.
Why VMCH?
Because the people we employ make it a great place to work In addition, VMCH will provide you with:
- A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
- A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.
- Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
- Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
- A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community.
About us
Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.
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